Alasaka: 14 definitions
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Alasaka means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Alasaka (अलसक) refers to a type of disease caused by viṣṭabdhājīrṇa type of indigestion (ajīrṇa), as defined in the fourth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 4).—Accordingly, “the alasaka disease is accompanied with painful flatulence, making the patient groan and loose his senses. Wind in the abdomen, failing, to make its way downwards, force itself up and affect the heart, throat, and head, etc., giving rise some-tines to rattling sound in the abdomen. Discharge of stool and urine in this disease is completely stopped, followed by intense thirst and belching. The food taken fails to force its way, up or down, and remains undigested and unchanged in the upper region of the stomach”.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Alasaka (अलसक):—One of the eighteen types of Kuṣṭha (“skin disease”), according to the Caraka-saṃhitā (cikitsāsthāna), which is an important Sanskrit work dealing with Āyurveda. This condition of the skin (kuṣṭha) is caused by the corruption of the three doṣas (tridoṣa: vāta, pitta and kapha) which in turn corrupts the skin, blood, muscle and lymph. Alasaka-kuṣṭha is characterized by being itchy, red in color and having nodules. Alasaka is caused by a preponderance of Vāta-doṣa (‘bodily air’) and Kapha-doṣa (‘bodily phlegm’).
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
The name of a disease, of which Korakhattiya died (D.iii.7). Rhys Davids translates it as epilepsy and suggests that its name is a negative of lasika, the synovial fluid. Dial.iii.12, n.2.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
alasaka : (nt.) indigestion.
alasaka (အလသက)—()
[na+lasa+a,ka-lā,(alasa-saṃ)]
[န+လသ+အ၊ က-လာ၊ (အလသ-သံ)]
[Pali to Burmese]
alasaka—
(Burmese text): အစာမကြေရောဂါ၊ အစာမကြေ၍ မစုန်နိုင် မဆန်နိုင် ဖြစ်နေသော အလသက-ရောဂါ။
(Auto-Translation): Anorexia, a condition where one cannot eat or is unable to absorb nutrients properly.
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Alasaka (अलसक).—a. Indolent, idle.
-kaḥ Flatulence, intumescence of the abdomen, with constipation and wind; प्रयाति नोर्ध्वं नाधस्तादाहारो न च पच्यते । आमाशयोऽलसीभूतस्तेन सोऽलसकः स्मृतः (prayāti nordhvaṃ nādhastādāhāro na ca pacyate | āmāśayo'lasībhūtastena so'lasakaḥ smṛtaḥ) ||
Alasaka (अलसक).—mfn.
(-kaḥ-kā-kaṃ) Indolent. m.
(-kaḥ) Flatulence, Tympanitis, intumescence of the abdomen, with constipation and wind. E. kan added to the last.
Alasaka (अलसक):—[=a-lasaka] [from a-lasa] m. tympanitis, flatulence (intumescence of the abdomen, with constipation and wind), [Caraka; Suśruta]
Alasaka (अलसक):—[(kaḥ-kā-kaṃ) a.] Indolent. m. Flatulence, tympanitis.
Alasaka (अलसक):—m. Trommelsucht, Pneumatosis oder eine andere Form von Flatulenz [Suśruta 2, 518, 4. 14.]
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Alasaka (अलसक):—[Oxforder Handschriften 304,a,22. 312,b,7.]
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Alasaka (अलसक):—[CARAKA 3, 2.]
Alasaka (अलसक):—m. Trommelsucht oder eine andere Form von Flatulenz.
Alasaka (अलसक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Alasaga, Alasaya.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Alasaka (ಅಲಸಕ):—[noun] = ಅಲಸ - [alasa -] 1.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Lasaka, La-sa, Lasa, A, Na.
Starts with (+0): Alacakam, Alasakabyadhi, Alasakajirnaprakasha, Alasakapaha.
Full-text (+0): Alasakabyadhi, Alasa, Alasaga, Alasaya, Jihvalajakarokam, Vilambika, Vishtabdha, Vishtabdhajirna, Amajirna, Jaratpitta, Vidagdha, Vidagdhajirna, Ama, Lasaka, Khapura, Kushtha, Madhura.
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Search found 18 books and stories containing Alasaka, A-lasaka, Na-lasa-a; (plurals include: Alasakas, lasakas, as). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Concept of Trividha Kukshiya Vimana and its importance in Chikitsa < [Vol. 8 No. 2 (2023)]
Role of Gandhak Rasayan in Kshudra Kushtha - A Review Article < [Vol. 9 No. 3 (2024)]
Ajirna: An Ayurvedic perspective on Indigestion < [Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A review on – matrashitiya adhyaya of astanga hridaya < [2021: Volume 10, July special issue 9]
Significance of kashaya yogas in ksheeralasaka – a conceptual study < [2022: Volume 11, April issue 4]
An over view on kshudra kushta < [2024: Volume 13, February issue 3]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter LVI - Symptoms and Treatment of Cholera (Visuchika) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Chapter XL - Symptoms and treatment of Diarrhea (Atisara) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Causes, symptoms, and indications of indigestion < [Chapter IV - Irregularity of the digesting heat]
Part 48 - Treatment for indigestion (46): Visvoddipakabhra < [Chapter IV - Irregularity of the digesting heat]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Ayurvedic Management of Prurigo nodularis at scalp: A case report < [Volume 13 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2022]
Aam assessment instrument for disease activity in Aamavata: Scope and challenges < [Volume 14 (issue 6), Nov-Dec 2023]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A study on the prospects of ayurvedic therapy in the management of gastroentritis < [2013, Issue 3 May-June]
Ayurveda approach in the management of hypertrophic lichen planus – a case report < [2023, Issue 11. November]
Management of sarvanga sotha with vardhamana gudaardraka prayoga - a pilot study < [2016, Issue X October]